Abstract: A follower assembly for an ammunition feeding device is provided. The follower assembly includes a follower body including a bottom surface. The follower assembly also includes a floating pivot coupled to the follower body. The follower assembly further includes a first pontoon and a second pontoon. The first pontoon and the second pontoon are each attached to the floating pivot. By the first pontoon and the second pontoon's attachment to the floating pivot, the first pontoon and the second pontoon are selectively moveable relative to said follower body via the floating pivot.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a single-slot bullet magazine protective sleeve, including a first cover body and a second cover body nested together, and a convex block is respectively provided on each side of the second cover body, and a groove matching with the convex block is respectively provided on each side of the first cover body; the first cover body and the second cover body are connected by a first screw passing through the convex block, and a spring is sleeved on the first screw; an elastic piece window is provided on the second cover body, and a pressure elastic piece extending toward the inner side of the second cover body is fixedly mounted in the elastic piece window; a mounting seat is arranged under the elastic piece window, and the mounting seat is fixedly mounted to the first cover body by the second screw.

Abstract: A magazine for small arms is disclosed including box (1), bottom lid (2) with opening, ammunition (3), magazine follower (4), coil spring (6), where between the follower (4) and the coil spring (6) a disk (5) with a rectangular through hole (17) is made, which presses the upper end of the coil spring (6) to the follower (4), the ammunition stream separator (7). In addition there are grooves (8) along the wide side walls of the magazine box (1), on the inner surfaces facing the ammunition (3) a ground surface (9) is made, wherein in the lower part of the box of the magazine, on the outer surface there is a triangular ledge (12), and in upper part of magazine box (1) on wide side walls there are rigidly fixed plate inserts (10), on which the feeding projections (14) are made, the polished section (15) and the conical section (16).

Abstract: Ammunition magazine comprises a follower having a pull receiving passage adapted to cooperate with a pull, the passage is defined by at least one passage wall that extends from an underside surface of the follower to a head engaging surface, a pull extends through the follower at the pull receiving passage through a port in the floor plate and has a head at a head end connected to a semirigid elongated body to a tail at a tail end, the body is adapted and sized to slide within the pull receiving passage of the follower, the head is larger than the pull receiving passage and adapted to engage with head engaging surface of the follower when the pull is pulled towards the floor plate to compress the follower spring and disengage from the head engaging surface of the follower when the pull is pushed into the loaded magazine.

Abstract: A cartridge magazine is provided. The cartridge magazine may include a rib mounted on a vertical wall of the cartridge magazine. The cartridge may further include a ramp attached to a top of the rib. In another embodiment, the cartridge magazine may include an opening including spacer having a flat portion. The flat portion provides space for a cartridge of a particular caliber between the flat portion of the spacer and an opposing wall of the cartridge magazine.

Abstract: A firearm magazine assembly and a related method are disclosed. The follower has a top platform, a proximal end, a distal end, and at least one slider rail on a first side of the follower. At least a portion of the at least one slider rail is at a position that is between and remote from both the proximal end of the follower and the distal end of the follower. The housing is shaped to receive the follower. The housing has a first wall having a first recess for receiving the at least one slider rail, the first recess defined by opposing surfaces. At least a portion of the at least one slider rail is shaped to engage the two opposing surfaces to limit tilt of the follower.

Abstract: A ribless double stack magazine for use with a firearm. The inner walls of an embodiment of the magazine body define a trapezoidal cross section and there are no ribs extending inwardly from any of the inner walls. The magazine body is fabricated from a plastic material that minimizes friction and bulge slightly in response to pressure on cartridges from the spring. The thickness of the sidewalls is sufficient to control the bulge and maintain the exterior dimensions of the magazine within the tolerances necessary to properly function in the magazine well of a firearm.

Abstract: A fixed magazine in compliance with new firearms laws that enables citizens to legally own and effectively operate a firearm, such as an AR-15. The fixed magazine allows a user to easily load ammunition through a side of the fixed magazine without removing the magazine from the firearm, disassembling the action, or using tools. The fixed magazine includes: an extension portion configured to contain a stack of cartridges, and an attachable blocking tab for blocking removal of the ammunition magazine from the magazine well, the attachable blocking tab being attached after insertion of the ammunition magazine into the magazine well, and before re-engaging the upper receiver with the lower receiver. The fixed magazine also includes a cartridge-loading portion having a side opening, with a cover configured to alternately cover or reveal the opening, and a follower compartment including: a finger-pull slot with a bottom hook for locking the follower.

Abstract: An ergonomic magazine self cleaning base plate having an exterior face with a perimeter edge. Extending from the perimeter edge is a forward face and an aft section. Further having an interior face with at least one channel that extends from the forward face to the aft section. Debris accumulated within the at least one channel and exits via the aft section and/or the forward face.

Abstract: A reloadable magazine comprising a housing, a magazine spring, a carrier plate, an attachment pin, and a pull string. The housing further comprises a top and a bottom end and the magazine spring is disposed within the housing. Moreover, the carrier plate is disposed on a first end of the spring and the attachment pin is disposed on the carrier plate. In addition, the pull string includes a first end and a second end and the first end is attached to the attachment pin.

Abstract: A detachable box magazine for firearms includes a hollow magazine tube extending longitudinally along a median plane. The magazine tube defines a single-stack portion extending to an upper tube end with an upper tube opening. The magazine tube defines a double-stack portion positioned below the single-stack portion and extending to a bottom tube end with a bottom tube opening. For example, opposite lateral margins of the front sidewall can have a stepped shape between the upper tube end and the double-stack portion. The rear sidewall can have a linear taper between the upper tube end and the double-stack portion.

Abstract: A magazine loader for loading a batch of rimmed cartridges into a tubular rifle magazine is disclosed. In embodiments, the magazine loader comprises an elongate body comprising a hopper portion and a tubular magazine receiving portion with a circular aperture for receiving the tubular rifle magazine. In embodiments, the body defines a feed passageway extending between the hopper portion and the circular aperture of the tubular magazine receiving portion. The body may define, extending along the feed passageway, a first cartridge orienting passageway defined by a first cartridge orienting portion, a second cartridge orienting passageway defined by a second cartridge orienting portion, a third cartridge orienting passageway defined by a third cartridge orienting portion, and a fourth cartridge orienting passageway defined by a fourth cartridge orienting portion.

Abstract: An ammunition magazine for semiautomatic firearms has an opening at the end of a tube which is offset from the geometric center of the tube cross section and which is skewed about an axis extending lengthwise along the tube and through the geometrical center. Offset and skew of the opening are achieved by asymmetrically positioning the feed lips defining the opening relatively to the axis as well as angularly orienting the lips relatively to the bore of the tube.

Abstract: A multi-caliber automatic rifle (AR) magazine is configured to alternately receive a first cartridge having a first caliber and a second cartridge having a first caliber. The multi-caliber AR magazine includes a first pair of ribs, a second pair of ribs, and a third pair of ribs such that the first pair of ribs and the second pair of ribs are configured to both support the body of the cartridge when loaded in the magazine. The second pair of ribs are indented toward a center of the multi-caliber AR magazine housing more than the first pair of ribs such that a distance between the second pair of ribs is less than a second distance between the first pair of ribs. The third pair of ribs can be rebated to form a dual-curved rib having a central convex portion connected between two concave portions.

Abstract: The present invention is an ammunition magazine, preferably made of a reinforced polymer, utilizing a structurally enhancing ridge, angular guide rails and a follower made to interface with said guide rails to reduce wobble. The preferred embodiment also features a protective cover that distributes forces from the spring to more structurally sound areas of the magazine, thus reducing feed end splay, and an ammunition indication system comprised of at least one window and a noticeable marker on the follower spring. The follower and magazine casing are also designed to interface to prevent the follower from popping out of the feed end and the floor plate of the magazine utilizes a locking plate and sliding relationship between the floor plate, locking plate and magazine to secure the floor plate onto the magazine casing. The cover features built in tools for, among other things, unloading and disassembling the magazine.

Abstract: This disclosure describes a device that can removably restrain multiple magazines of bullets for a firearm. A preferred embodiment teaches a main body where the locking plate boss of a magazine can be locked and unlocked on either side of the main body; thereby allowing a user to “attach” two magazines of bullets to his/her firearm, and when one magazine is exhausted of bullets, merely pull that magazine out, flip it over, and insert the second magazine. Several means of locking and unlocking are contemplated, including having a removable drive shaft that can rotate a paddle, additionally providing a drive shaft with a wedge-shaped face, and additionally providing a shaft with a key built into it.

Abstract: In one aspect, a magazine safety system for preventing loading of a live ammunition cartridge into a firing chamber of a firearm is provided. The firearm has an associated ammunition caliber. The safety system includes a safety block comprising an inner member configured for insertion along an inner surface of a wall of a magazine well of the firearm, the magazine well having an opening for receiving a magazine. An outer member is configured to attach to the inner member along an outer surface of the wall of the magazine well and one or more fasteners secure the inner member to the outer member to secure the wall of the magazine well between the inner member and the outer member.

Abstract: A firearm magazine floorplate is provided, configured to be attached to a magazine housing. The floorplate includes an arcuate back face configured to provide a stable resting platform during operation. The floorplate further includes a feature configured to mate with a corresponding feature on one end of a magazine coupler. The magazine couple is easily engaged or disengaged between a pair of magazine assemblies that each include a floorplate to form or disassemble a tandem magazine assembly.

Abstract: A magazine for storing cased telescoped (CT) cartridges. The magazine includes vertically extending side-wall ribs that project inwards into a loading channel. The side-wall ribs are positioned in alignment with a circumferential groove in each CT cartridge. The side-wall ribs prevent a backwards oriented CT cartridge from being pushed from the loading position through the loading channel into a body of the magazine. A moveable lip at the top of the magazine may move out of the way when the magazine is attached to a firearm, to allow the CT cartridge located in the loading position to be fed vertically out of the top of magazine. Each CT cartridge may include a thermal protective insert that provides thermal insulation from heat emanating from a barrel of a firearm when the CT cartridge is located in a chamber of the firearm.

Abstract: An adapter for coupling ammunition magazines together comprises a structure formed to include a first interior pocket having an opening facing in a first direction, and a second interior pocket having an opening facing in a second direction opposite the first direction. The first interior pocket is configured to receive a base of a first magazine, while the second interior pocket is configured to receive a base of a second magazine. To enable receipt of a magazine base by a pocket and a tight, secure fit within the pocket, the first interior pocket has an interior dimension slightly less than a corresponding exterior dimension of the base of the first magazine, and the second interior pocket has an interior dimension slightly less than a corresponding exterior dimension of the base of the second magazine.

Abstract: A magazine extension may include a body for storing firearm ammunition. The body may include an upper end portion which includes a seat for part of a firearm. The upper end portion further may include a magazine casing receiving groove. Also, the body may include a lower end portion, and an exterior surface extending from the upper end portion to the lower end portion, as well as an opening extending into the body. The body may include a bench inside the opening. A magazine extension follower may be disposed above the bench. The magazine extension follower may include an upper surface, a lower surface, and a side wall. The magazine extension follower may form an ammunition magazine spring bearing surface. The magazine extension may include a resilient member disposed between the magazine extension follower and the bench which biases the magazine extension follower away from the lower end.

Abstract: An affixable magazine in compliance with new firearms laws that enables citizens to legally own and effectively operate a firearm, such as an AR-15. The affixable magazine allows a user to easily load ammunition through a hinged door without removing the magazine from the firearm, disassembling the action, or using tools. The affixable magazine includes: a magazine body configured to contain a stack of cartridges, and an attachable blocking tab for blocking removal of the ammunition magazine from the magazine well, the attachable blocking tab being attached after insertion of the ammunition magazine into the magazine well, and before re-engaging the upper receiver with the lower receiver. The affixable magazine also includes a magazine body having an opening, with a hinged door configured to alternately cover or reveal the opening, the magazine body including: at least one finger-pull slot with a bottom hook for locking the follower.

Abstract: An affixable magazine complying with new firearms laws that enables citizens to legally own and effectively operate a firearm, such as an AR-15. The affixable magazine facilitates easy loading of ammunition through a sliding sleeve without removing the magazine from the firearm, disassembling the action, or using tools. The affixable magazine includes: a magazine body configured to contain a stack of cartridges, and an attachable blocking tab for blocking removal of the ammunition magazine from the magazine well, the attachable blocking tab being attached after insertion of the ammunition magazine into the magazine well, and before re-engaging the upper receiver with the lower receiver. The affixable magazine also includes a magazine body having an opening, with a sliding sleeve configured to alternately cover or reveal the opening, the sliding sleeve including: at least one groove and at least one groove end catch configured to catch and retract the follower.

Abstract: An affixable magazine in compliance with new firearms laws that enables citizens to legally own and effectively operate a firearm, such as an AR-15. The affixable magazine allows a user to easily load ammunition through a sliding panel without removing the magazine from the firearm, disassembling the action, or using tools. The affixable magazine includes: a magazine body configured to contain a stack of cartridges, and an attachable blocking tab for blocking removal of the ammunition magazine from the magazine well, the attachable blocking tab being attached after insertion of the ammunition magazine into the magazine well, and before re-engaging the upper receiver with the lower receiver. The affixable magazine also includes a magazine body having an opening, with a sliding panel configured to alternately cover or reveal the opening, the magazine body including: at least one finger-pull slot with a bottom hook for locking the follower.

Abstract: A follower for use in a firearm magazine includes an elongate body defining a first plane extending between a first end portion and a second, opposite end portion. The first and second end portions define grooves therein that are disposed on respective planes oriented parallel to the elongate body.

Abstract: A large format launcher that is a modified rifle wherein the lower receiver is combined with an upper receiver into a unified receiver and modified to fit large-format flares. It is a single-shot, non-automatic reloading device, slam fire flare launcher device. The gas tube from an unmodified rifle is removed from the upper receiver disabling the bolt carrier group from automatic operation. The gas port is plugged and welded closed which prevents an operational gas tube from being installed on the launcher. The outer tube is pinned with a non-removable hardened pin. A single blank cartridge is fed into the launcher via a ten-round modified magazine. Manual cocking of the charging handle is required between firings. The ported gas barrel/plug, manufactured specifically for this launcher, employs an external hardened end with offset hole with welded plug enabling acceptance of a blank round only.

Abstract: A magazine loader for loading a batch of rimmed cartridges into a tubular rifle magazine is disclosed. In embodiments, the magazine loader comprises an elongate body comprising a hopper portion and a tubular magazine receiving portion with a circular aperture for receiving the tubular rifle magazine. In embodiments, the body defines a feed passageway extending between the hopper portion and the circular aperture of the tubular magazine receiving portion. The body may define, extending along the feed passageway, a first cartridge orienting passageway defined by a first cartridge orienting portion, a second cartridge orienting passageway defined by a second cartridge orienting portion, a third cartridge orienting passageway defined by a third cartridge orienting portion, and a fourth cartridge orienting passageway defined by a fourth cartridge orienting portion.

Abstract: Rifle magazines with storage containers have a first elongated tubular body defining an ammunition passage, the first elongated tubular body having an upper end defining an ammunition feed aperture, the first elongated tubular body having a lower end having a first floor plate attachment facility, a magazine spring and follower contained in the ammunition passage, a floor plate having a first attachment feature adapted to connect to the first floor plate attachment facility, a second elongated tubular body defining a storage passage, the second elongated tubular body having an upper end having a second floor plate attachment facility, and the floor plate having a second attachment feature adapted to connect to the second floor plate attachment facility.

Abstract: A reloadable magazine apparatus that accepts two or more cartridges that enables users to quickly load a plurality of cartridges into the magazine through a loading window, for use in a firearm. Embodiments of the invention enable a user to place a clip of cartridges directly in the magazine, for example a stripper clip, and rapidly load the magazine. Embodiments of the invention enable the magazine to be configured for use in capacity and removable magazine restricted states through the incorporation of ammunition stops and locking tabs.

Abstract: A cartridge magazine includes a front wall, a rear wall, first and second side walls, a pair of cartridge retaining lips, and first and second nose-dive control springs. The magazine is adapted to contain two overlapping columns of cartridges in a staggered configuration. Each nose-drive control spring includes a resilient shank portion and a case-engageable end portion adapted and configured to engage with a case of a cartridge. The shank portion extends from one of the side walls to the case-engageable end portion. Each nose-dive control spring is adapted to prevent a cartridge from moving into a nose-dive orientation as a breech face of the firearm pushes the cartridge forward toward the inclined ramp of the firearm.

Abstract: A magazine extension for attachment to an open bottom of a magazine tube having a pair of sidewalls, a pair of end walls, and a flange on at least each of the sidewalls at the bottom. The extension includes an extension body having open first and second ends and forward and rear walls. The first open end of the extension body is slidably attachable to the sidewall flanges at the bottom end of a magazine tube. A bottom closure member is removably slidably attached to the open second end of the body and movable between open and closed positions. A latch member is slidably attached to a wall of the extension body to move toward and away from the magazine tube and open ends of the extension body. The latch member releasably secures the extension body to the magazine tube when moved toward the magazine tube and first open end of the extension body.

Abstract: A firearm magazine assembly and a related method are disclosed. The follower has a top platform, a proximal end, a distal end, and at least one slider rail on a first side of the follower. At least a portion of the at least one slider rail is at a position that is between and remote from both the proximal end of the follower and the distal end of the follower. The housing is shaped to receive the follower. The housing has a first wall having a first recess for receiving the at least one slider rail, the first recess defined by opposing surfaces. At least a portion of the at least one slider rail is shaped to engage the two opposing surfaces to limit tilt of the follower.

Abstract: A magazine coupling device includes two or more floor plate structures sharing a common base for connecting a plurality of magazines together to form a single connected unit. Each floor plate structure replaces a magazine floor plate secured to a bottom end of a detachable magazine. A release button receptacle extends through the base. A release button access channel extends from the release button receptacle to an outer surface of the base forming an access opening to allow access to the release button receptacle from outside the coupling device.

Abstract: A magazine identifier is provided. The magazine identifier is an endless band having a front surface, a rear surface, a first side surface, a second side surface, an inner surface, an upper rim and a lower rim. The endless band is formed of a material with rubber elasticity. For example, the endless band may be made of natural rubber, synthetic rubber, silicone or any material with a similar elasticity to rubber. The endless band is placed over a magazine of a firearm to identify the type of ammunition carried within the magazine and the owner of the magazine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a double-drum magazine assembly which can minimize change of a magazine at firing by maximizing the capacity of cartridges, as compared to a common bar-type magazine, can prevent a linked dummy cartridge from being caught at firing to carry out smooth supply of the cartridges through movement of a linked dummy cartridge, and prevent user's health from being destroyed due to scattering of graphite powder.

Abstract: Drum magazines have a housing defining an ammunition passage having an outlet, a first spring mechanism adapted to bias ammunition in the passage toward the outlet, and a follower element in the passage, the follower element including a second spring mechanism adapted to generate a biasing force against a passage surface portion, such that the follower resists movement within the passage in the absence of a deliberately applied force. The magazine may be a drum magazine, and the passage may have a spiral shape. The first spring mechanism may include a control adapted to selectably change the first spring mechanism from a biasing condition in which force is applied to the follower element for motivating ammunition toward the outlet, and a loading condition in which the first spring mechanism is restrained to facilitate loading of the magazine in the absence of a biasing force.

Abstract: The present invention is an ammunition magazine, preferably made of a reinforced polymer, utilizing a structurally enhancing ridge, angular guide rails and a follower made to interface with said guide rails to reduce wobble. The preferred embodiment also features a protective cover that distributes forces from the spring to more structurally sound areas of the magazine, thus reducing feed end splay, and an ammunition indication system comprised of at least one window and a noticeable marker on the follower spring. The follower and magazine casing are also designed to interface to prevent the follower from popping out of the feed end and the floor plate of the magazine utilizes a locking plate and sliding relationship between the floor plate, locking plate and magazine to secure the floor plate onto the magazine casing. The cover features built in tools for, among other things, unloading and disassembling the magazine.

Abstract: The present application teaches a magazine (10) for a firearm. In one embodiment, the magazine includes a polymeric housing (32) including an embedded metal support guard (81) and an external metal feed lip assembly (60).

Abstract: A follower for use in a firearm magazine includes an elongate body defining a first plane extending between a first end portion and a second, opposite end portion. The first and second end portions define grooves therein that are disposed on respective planes oriented parallel to the elongate body.

Abstract: A floor plate assembly for a firearm magazine for use in automatic and semi-automatic pistols and rifles is designed to occupy a minimal amount of space inside the magazine so that more magazine volume is available for bullets in a minimal magazine size. The magazine floor plate assembly includes a floor plate and a lock plate. The floor plate includes opposing lock plate guides that secure to the base flanges of a magazine housing. The lock plate acts as a spring for snap assembly and is inserted underneath the back edge of the magazine housing over the bottom inside surface of the floor plate, so that the lock plate covers the open magazine back side, while keeping the floor plate tight and without movement.

Abstract: Aspects of a magazine for use with a repeating firearm are described. One unique aspect is that the magazine is fabricated completely from a translucent polymer, particularly a polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) and, preferably, an unreinforced PPSU that is highly resistant to mechanical, chemical, and thermal failures commonly affecting magazines. Another aspect of the magazine is the inclusion of a coupling system fully integrated into the housing that allows magazines to be securely joined together without the use of tools or additional components. A further aspect of the magazine is the easy release button design allowing the magazine to be disassembled by large or gloved fingers without need for a tool to depress the release button.

Abstract: A magazine loading assembly consists of telescoping segments that pull down a magazine spring plate, but leave the magazine follower in place, to release the spring pressure and allow for ease in loading.

Abstract: A follower for a firearm magazine and a method are disclosed. The follower platform is shaped to support a cartridge and has a top surface, a bottom surface opposing the top surface. The top surface defines at least one plane. A normal of the bottom surface defines a vertical axis of the follower. The front end has an interior surface and an exterior surface for engaging a magazine body. The rear end has an interior surface and an exterior surface for engaging the magazine body. A spacer is positioned on the platform. The bottom surface, the front end, and the rear end define a spring receiving space. The spring receiving space is shaped to limit an upper portion of the spring to vertical compression when the upper portion of the spring is compressed into the spring receiving space.

Abstract: Embodiments of a magazine for storing cartridges 30 for use with a firearm are disclosed. The magazine may include a stack divider 50 that creates at least two spaces for stacks of cartridges. The magazine may also include feed lips that have an entry point sized to allow the cartridges to be loaded with a single straight-in motion.

Abstract: The inventive technology herein describes an improved magazine extension configured to be coupled with an ammunition magazine for a firearm. In one embodiment, the improved magazine extension may include an indexing channel to facilitate a more efficient and accurate indexing of the magazine into the firearm. Additional embodiments may include an improved magazine extension having an increased ammunition capacity, as well as a quick release catch to enable the efficient removal of a magazine from the firearm.

Abstract: A detachable chassis base for a tactical rifle is presented. The lower chassis receiver assembly can have a detachable chassis base that substantially selectively attaches to the chassis receiver interface. The detachable chassis base can be completely removable, or it can be hingedly attached to provide access without completely removing the chassis base, or a combination thereof. Multiple combinations of parts included in the detachable chassis base are possible. Several variations and combinations are illustrated herein, although others are contemplated.

Abstract: Magazines with tilt-resistant followers have a tubular body defining a passage, a follower movable within the passage, and the follower including a roller. The follower may have rollers on the front and the rear. The follower may have two rollers on at least one of the front and the rear. The follower may have a platform portion, a tine extending perpendicular to platform portion, a roller connected proximate to the platform, and a second roller connected proximate to a free end of the tine. The follower may have front and rear tines, each tine having a pair of rollers. The tubular body may define a major plane, and the roller may define a roller axis perpendicular to the major plane. The follower may define a transverse aperture receiving a pin, and the roller may be supported on the pin. The roller may include a set of ball bearings.

Abstract: A magazine loading assembly consists of telescoping segments that pull down a magazine spring plate, but leave the magazine follower in place, to release the spring pressure and allow for ease in loading.

Abstract: The present invention is an ammunition magazine, preferably made of a reinforced polymer, utilizing a structurally enhancing ridge, angular guide rails and a follower made to interface with said guide rails to reduce wobble. The preferred embodiment also features a protective cover that distributes forces from the spring to more structurally sound areas of the magazine, thus reducing feed end splay, and an ammunition indication system comprised of at least one window and a noticeable marker on the follower spring. The follower and magazine casing are also designed to interface to prevent the follower from popping out of the feed end and the floor plate of the magazine utilizes a locking plate and sliding relationship between the floor plate, locking plate and magazine to secure the floor plate onto the magazine casing. The cover features built in tools for, among other things, unloading and disassembling the magazine.

Abstract: An integrated spring bottom metal latch is disclosed that obviates the problem of rifles having heavy recoil from erroneously and unintentionally opening and dropping shells or magazines upon firing. The integrated spring allows for exact manufacturing versus compression springs. As a result, the presently disclosed invention may be utilized to address specific recoil requirements as found in any number of rifles exhibiting different recoil.